AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2016  7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
ALLEN CITY HALL
305 CENTURY PARKWAY
Allen, Texas 75013
       
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present.
 
Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Public Recognition.
 
  1. Citizens' Comments.  [The City Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on any topic not on the agenda or not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Prior to the meeting, please complete a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to the City Secretary. The time limit is three minutes per speaker, not to exceed a total of fifteen minutes for all speakers.]
 
  2.
Presentation by Jane Bennett, Chair, Regarding the 2016 ALLen Reads Program.
 
Consent Agenda.   [Routine Council business. Consent Agenda is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by a request from a Councilmember or member of staff.]
 
  3. Approve Minutes of the January 26, 2016, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
 
  4.
Adopt a Resolution Ordering the May 7, 2016, General Election and Authorizing the City Secretary to Enter into a Contract with the Elections Administrator of Collin County to Provide Joint Election Services with the Allen Independent School District.
 
  5.
Adopt a Resolution Ordering a City Bond Election to be held on May 7, 2016, for the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds.
 
  6.
Adopt a Resolution Ordering a Special Local Option Election to be Held on May 7, 2016, as a Result of Citizen Petition Submitted on January 5, 2016, for the Purpose of Legalizing the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages for Off-Premise Consumption Only, and Providing for the Listing of the Names of Signers to be Made a Part of the Minutes.
 
  7.
Adopt a Resolution Supporting an Application for 2016 Housing Tax Credits by Marigold Flats, LLC, to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for an Age Restricted (55 and Older) Affordable Rental Housing Development.
 
  8.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager, Chief Financial Officer, or Assistant City Manager to Sign a Commercial Electric Service Agreement (CESA) with GEXA, the Current Retail Electric Provider of the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power (TCAP), that Extends the Current Retail Service Terms with the Lower Wholesale Prices Arranged with NextEra for the 2018-2022 Time Period.
 
  9.
Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with RLM EarthCo Inc., for the Bethany Lakes Connection Trail Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $54,293.
 
  10.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Four (4) Year Lease Agreement with CSI Leasing, Inc. for Computer Equipment with a Total Principal and Interest Amount of $400,000.
 
  11.
Set August 19-21, 2016, as the Dates for the City Council Budget Workshop with City Council and Executive Staff.
 
  12.
Receive the Investment Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2015.
 
  13.
Receive the Summary of Property Tax Collections as of December 2015.
 
Regular Agenda.
 
  14.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Development Regulations and Adopt a Zoning Exhibit for Portions of Planned Development No. 92; being Lots 2R, 3 and 4 Ridgeview Meadow Condos, and Lots 5-9, 11R, 12, and 13, Block B Starcreek Commercial, a 3.536± and a 6.721± Acre Portion of Land Generally Located North of Ridgeview Drive and on the West and East Sides of Watters Road. [Starcreek Commercial]
 
Other Business.
 
  15. Calendar.
 
  16.
Items of Interest. [Council announcements regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, and awards.]
 
Executive Session. (As needed)
 
  Legal, Section 551.071.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, the Workshop Meeting and/or the Regular Agenda may be Convened into Closed Executive Session for the Purpose of Seeking Confidential Legal Advice from the City Attorney on any Agenda Item Listed Herein.
  (Closed to Public as Provided in the Texas Government Code.)
 
  17.

Personnel Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code —
Annual Performance Review of the City Manager

 
  18.
Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed During Executive Session.
 
Adjournment.
 
This notice was posted at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Friday, February 5, 2016, at 5:00 p.m.
 
  ____________________________  
  Shelley B. George, City Secretary  
 
Allen City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the entrance facing Century Parkway. Requests for sign interpreters or special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting time by calling the City Secretary at 214.509.4105.
Minutes have not been generated.